26/03/2025
[INFO]: Sign up for the 17th Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon (Registration is now open)!
We are excited to announce that the 17th Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon will be held on June 29 in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture. Known as one of Japan’s toughest road races, the intense out-and-back course of the Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon is bound to excite any marathon enthusiast! We receive over 3,000 entries from worldwide […]
17/02/2025
【INFO】Insights North East-JLGC Seminar – Newcastle University, 3 March
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/policy-lessons-from-japan-how-to-develop-effective-regional-strategies-tickets-1246033502749 The North East is currently in the process of developing a new Local Growth Plan as part of its new devolution settlement. A recent briefing produced by Insights North East highlighted a number of evidence-based ‘good practice’ lessons for development of local plans. One of these is to learn from what has worked in other […]
20/01/2025
【INFO】Announcing the Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2025
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the City of London Corporation are pleased to announce they are co-hosting the “Tokyo-London Financial Seminar 2025”. Following the signing December 2017 of the Memorandum of Understanding Between The City of London Corporation and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, both cities are working together to grow as international financial centers. They are […]
10/01/2025
【INFO】Call for Entries: 2025 Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa
The ‘Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa’ is a premier international platform celebrating the art of craft (kogei), held as part of the annual ‘Kogei Triennale’ in Kanazawa. This distinguished competition invites submissions from artists and craft practitioners worldwide, showcasing exceptional talent and pioneering innovations in the field. Applications are now open, with submissions accepted since October […]
06/12/2024
【NEW】Tokyo Metropolitan Government International Affairs Email newsletter
Tokyo Metropolitan Government regularly publishes articles about pioneering policies and initiatives, as well as the attractions of Tokyo including its nature and culture, regularly issuing and sending an English newsletter to some 70 leading cities overseas and all of the embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. New editions of ‘WHAT’S UP’ are now available online […]
24/10/2024
Explore the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ latest compilation showcasing extraordinary achievements by Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) on the JET Programme. Dive into this invaluable resource to gain insights into innovative approaches that can significantly enhance the impact of ALTs in educational settings. If you’re in the role of ALT or seeking inspiration for […]
21/10/2024
【INFO】TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action
Invitation to the TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action Date & Time: Thursday, 24th October 2024, 17:30 – 19:30 (JST) The Tokyo Metropolitan Government invites you to attend the TIME TO ACT FORUM 2024: Cities Calling for World Climate Action, part of its global climate action movement aimed at advancing […]
21/10/2024
【INFO】Tech Tour SHIGA: New business opportunities in Shiga Prefecture
Tech Tour SHIGA is now live—Unlock new business opportunities in Shiga Prefecture! We’re excited to announce the launch of Tech Tour SHIGA, a specialised consulting service designed to support overseas companies seeking to explore industrial sites and technology-driven organizations within Shiga Prefecture. This initiative aligns with the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and offers foreign businesses […]
08/10/2024
【NEW】Case Study: The Nationwide Mayumi-chan Exchange Project
Can municipal mascots halt population decline in rural areas? There are literally thousands of municipal mascots (or yuru-chara) in Japan, across the public sector. Motomiya City (population 30,000), the smallest municipality of Fukushima Prefecture in North East Japan, has since 2019 embarked on a project to assemble all those with the given name Mayumi across […]
